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Mental Health Support Worker - SEMH School Wigan Full-time, 5 days per week Start ASAP 90 - 121.89 per dayJoin Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in environments where every day presents a new opportunity to change a life?Tradewind is recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join an SEMH school in Wigan, supporting young people who require additional emotional, social, and behavioural support to succeed.The RoleAs a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting teenagers who have faced significant social, emotional, or educational barriers. You'll work alongside a committed pastoral and SEND team to help students regulate, re-engage, and progress confidently.Key ResponsibilitiesEmotional &amp; Behavioural Support<ul><li>Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with SEMH needs.</li><li>Use trauma-informed, restorative, and nurturing approaches to support emotional regulation.</li><li>Help create a calm, safe, and consistent school environment.</li></ul>Relationship Building<ul><li>Act as a trusted adult and positive role model.</li><li>Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.</li></ul>Learning &amp; Engagement Support<ul><li>Encourage students to re-engage with learning and overcome barriers.</li><li>Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure all needs outlined in EHCPs are supported effectively.</li></ul>Team Collaboration<ul><li>Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.</li><li>Work alongside staff across the provision to deliver high-quality care and interventions.</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul><li>Experience supporting young people with SEMH or mental health needs.</li><li>A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.</li><li>Strong communication, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.</li></ul>What Tradewind Offers<ul><li>Competitive daily pay: 90 - 121.89 per day</li><li>Full support from an experienced consultant</li><li>Ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding</li><li>A highly rewarding opportunity to make lasting change</li></ul>Ready to start immediately and help transform young lives?Apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment as a Mental Health Support Worker in Wigan.For more information or to apply, contact Christina:(phone number removed) (url removed)

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